C2 noun #105,924 most common

godfather

UK /ˈɡɒdfɑːðə/ | US /ˈɡɑdfɑðɚ/

A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.

godfather in 30 Seconds

  • (noun) A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
  • (noun) A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.
  • (noun) A mafia leader.

Meanings

  1. 1
    noun A man present at the christening of a baby who promises to help raise the child in a Christian manner; a male godparent who sponsors the baptism of a child.
  2. 2
    noun A small post which is used in repairing a fence. For instance attached to and supporting an existing broken fence post.
  3. 3
    noun A mafia leader.
  4. 4
    verb To act as godfather or guardian to.
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